Persian Bakhtiary Rug - 2.51x1.61 TribalBakhtiar carpets are made of strong and sturdy wool. Because of this the carpets named after the nomads of the Bakhtiari tribe, who live in the Sagros mountains near the city of Isfahan are among the most robust of all Persian carpets. They are knotted from thick wool, which reduces their deterioration. It is not as fine and soft as the cork wool of other Persian carpets, but it has a clear advantage in its resistance to everyday stress. Bakhtiar
but they sometimes illustrate landscape features or historical stories
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This carpet will radiate quality and class in any setting and yet at the same time it has a charming earthiness to it that makes its appeal universal
Isfahan was the capital of Persia during the reign of Shah Abbas (1571 – 1629)
Carpets have been made from the 16th century
wefts can be either cotton or wool
It depicts the theme of tree of life together with birds of paradise
The overall impact of this carpet is one of luxury and delight in spring and nature's beauty
This background has led to the inclusion of regional influences on Afshar weaving
It is reputed to produce some of the highest quality area rugs in eastern Iran in addition to being a collection point for Baluch tribal area rugs
being the centre of a yellow/straw base coloured field that is curvilinear in shape and containing a plethora of motifs and patterns all reminiscent of spring
Two of the most famous carpets in existence today are a pair of Persian carpets from Ardabil
